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Benjamin “Big Ben” Caunt

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Benjamin “Big Ben” Caunt

Birth
Hucknall, Ashfield District, Nottinghamshire, England
Death
10 Sep 1861 (aged 46)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Hucknall, Ashfield District, Nottinghamshire, England
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English Boxing Champion. He was a bareknuckle boxer before glove boxing was introduced, and became the English heavyweight champion on May 11, 1841, by defeating Nick Ward. He held the title until September 9, 1845, when he was defeated by William Thompson. He is said to have had a booming voice, coming from a 6'2" barrel-chested frame. After his death, another booming voice of the area was named after him - the hour bell of Westminster takes its name from the man known as "Big Ben."
English Boxing Champion. He was a bareknuckle boxer before glove boxing was introduced, and became the English heavyweight champion on May 11, 1841, by defeating Nick Ward. He held the title until September 9, 1845, when he was defeated by William Thompson. He is said to have had a booming voice, coming from a 6'2" barrel-chested frame. After his death, another booming voice of the area was named after him - the hour bell of Westminster takes its name from the man known as "Big Ben."

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  • Originally Created by: Mike Beard
  • Added: Nov 4, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43940079/benjamin-caunt: accessed ), memorial page for Benjamin “Big Ben” Caunt (22 Mar 1815–10 Sep 1861), Find a Grave Memorial ID 43940079, citing St. Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Hucknall, Ashfield District, Nottinghamshire, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.